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Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 30 26 30 30 116
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 37 29 22 34 122

After Action Report

The Timberwolves edged the Suns 122-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.