Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
81
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
85
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 81 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 22 | 25 | 15 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Timberwolves 85-81. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.