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Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
81
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 21 21 20 19 81
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 33 22 32 26 113

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves rolled past the Cavaliers 113-81. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.