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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
106
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 37 22 21 26 106
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 22 31 25 105

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Warriors survived the Timberwolves 106-105. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Warriors. Warriors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Warriors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

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.