Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 29 | 34 | 27 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 33 | 29 | 36 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Timberwolves 123-119. Celtics torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.