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