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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
129
away
Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
132
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 22 37 39 19 12 129
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 30 37 23 15 132

After Action Report

The Timberwolves snuck past the Raptors 132-129 in overtime. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.