Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 28 | 22 | 31 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Suns 116-107. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.