Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
83
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 10 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 83 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves demolished the Wizards 115-83. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
