Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 16 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves pulled away from the Kings 116-99. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.