Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 31 | 27 | 18 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Wizards downed the Timberwolves 106-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.