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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
82
away
Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 19 17 28 18 82
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 16 26 41 26 109

After Action Report

The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Raptors 109-82. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Timberwolves lately. The Raptors looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Raptors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.