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Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 35 32 30 24 121
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 31 31 20 28 110

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Celtics downed the Timberwolves 121-110. Celtics' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.