Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 27 | 29 | 41 | 124 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers edged the Timberwolves 124-117. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.