Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
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Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 111 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Raptors 111-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.