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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
away
Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 27 24 24 22 97
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 23 29 32 112

After Action Report

The Timberwolves outlasted the Clippers 112-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.