Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
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Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 33 | 39 | 28 | 131 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 30 | 31 | 36 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Spurs 131-130. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.