Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 27 | 31 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Celtics 101-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.