Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 124 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves took care of the Spurs 124-113. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. 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. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.