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Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
106
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 22 32 30 114
Washington WizardsWizards 27 24 26 29 106

After Action Report

In Washington, the Timberwolves outlasted the Wizards 114-106. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · 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.