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Fri Dec 10, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 28 29 22 106
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 19 28 21 28 96

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Kings downed the Timberwolves 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Kings' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Timberwolves' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Whispers of a Timberwolves locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.