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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
103
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
93
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 31 27 25 20 103
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 23 29 26 15 93

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Jazz took care of the Timberwolves 103-93. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.