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Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 23 32 26 28 10 119
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 25 23 30 31 15 124

After Action Report

The Timberwolves survived the Clippers 124-119 in overtime. The Clippers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Clippers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.