Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 95 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Celtics 98-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.