Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 119 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Nuggets upended the Timberwolves 119-108. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Nuggets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.