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Sun Nov 28, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
98
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 34 27 27 29 117
Sacramento KingsKings 22 23 21 32 98

After Action Report

The Timberwolves outlasted the Kings 117-98. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.