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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
126
away
Chemistry Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
125
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 39 27 36 24 126
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 33 32 30 125

After Action Report

The Kings squeaked past the Timberwolves 126-125. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.