Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
143
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 21 | 21 | 41 | 32 | 115 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 42 | 33 | 35 | 143 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves blew the doors off the Suns 143-115. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.