Wed Feb 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 17 | 27 | 24 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 32 | 21 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Suns 105-98. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.