Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 88 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves buried the Suns 117-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.