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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
119
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 33 32 25 122
Sacramento KingsKings 36 25 32 26 119

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Timberwolves snuck past the Kings 122-119. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.