Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Jersey NetsNets
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 102 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 25 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Nets 102-91. The Nets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · 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.