Tue Jan 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 103 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 33 | 25 | 21 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves snuck past the Suns 106-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.