Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
142
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 35 | 34 | 38 | 142 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 21 | 31 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Hornets 142-114. Timberwolves torched the Hornets on the offensive end. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.