Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 119 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 31 | 23 | 19 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Wizards 119-94. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.