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Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
104
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 29 34 21 20 104
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 27 20 24 99

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Wizards snuck past the Timberwolves 104-99. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards couldn't shake the cold spell; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.