Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 106 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Suns 106-99. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.