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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 12:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
98
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 25 26 25 103
Sacramento KingsKings 26 16 28 28 98

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Kings 103-98. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.