Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 94 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 27 | 39 | 33 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 122-94. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.