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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.