Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 16 | 29 | 32 | 22 | 99 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets pulled away from the Timberwolves 111-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.