Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 31 | 28 | 38 | 131 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 32 | 32 | 20 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves pulled away from the Cavaliers 131-120. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · 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.