Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 27 | 27 | 13 | 89 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 31 | 37 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Raptors 126-89. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.