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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
127
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 39 21 31 26 117
Sacramento KingsKings 31 28 38 30 127

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings handled the Timberwolves 127-117. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.