Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 25 | 28 | 21 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Celtics 99-96. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.