Sun Jan 30, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 29 | 24 | 36 | 111 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves held off the Kings 117-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.