Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 33 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 131 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Nets buried the Timberwolves 131-106. The breakneck pace played right into Nets' hands. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Nets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.