Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 21 | 34 | 26 | 33 | 114 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Timberwolves 114-113. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.