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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
102
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 19 21 37 21 98
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 24 22 25 31 102

After Action Report

The Bobcats snuck past the Timberwolves 102-98. The Bobcats won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Bobcats; Bobcats' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.