Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 101 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 27 | 24 | 16 | 91 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Timberwolves downed the Hornets 101-91. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.