Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 31 | 33 | 20 | 120 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 27 | 37 | 34 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Cavaliers 132-120. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke; Cavaliers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.