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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
92
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 23 24 31 105
Chicago BullsBulls 21 33 20 18 92

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Timberwolves outlasted the Bulls 105-92. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.