Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
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Chemistry
Steady
Miami HeatHeat
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 29 | 21 | 29 | 104 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 30 | 39 | 28 | 27 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 124-104. Heat's offense had its way with the Timberwolves. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · 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.