Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 30 | 32 | 21 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Nuggets edged the Timberwolves 117-111. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; Nuggets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.