Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 116 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Hawks 116-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · 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.