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.