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Fri Apr 15, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
92
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 23 21 25 23 92
Utah JazzJazz 37 16 22 41 116

After Action Report

The Jazz ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 116-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · 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.