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Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
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Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
115
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 21 33 25 27 106
Chicago BullsBulls 20 21 29 45 115

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bulls outlasted the Timberwolves 115-106. Bulls torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.