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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
130
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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.