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Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
149
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 21 28 37 33 119
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 35 35 41 38 149

After Action Report

The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Suns 149-119. The tempo dragged the Suns into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.