Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Celtics 121-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.