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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
101
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 28 33 27 116
Sacramento KingsKings 25 25 22 29 101

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Timberwolves downed the Kings 116-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.