Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 112 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Spurs 112-110. Timberwolves torched the Spurs on the offensive end. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.