Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 31 | 23 | 21 | 31 | 106 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Jazz fended off the Timberwolves 106-97. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.