Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
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Washington WizardsWizards
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 115 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Wizards 115-108. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.