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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
115
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 22 23 39 116
Sacramento KingsKings 34 23 27 31 115

After Action Report

The Timberwolves snuck past the Kings 116-115. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.