Wed Jan 12, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 5 | 41 | 26 | 32 | 104 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 25 | 36 | 39 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Magic 119-104. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.