Sun Dec 26, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 38 | 31 | 22 | 34 | 125 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards edged the Timberwolves 125-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.