Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 111 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves snuck past the Heat 111-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.