Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 36 | 18 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves took care of the Suns 114-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.