Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 27 | 39 | 33 | 135 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Hawks 135-117. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.