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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 23 28 29 17 97
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 24 24 32 109

After Action Report

In Boston, the Celtics downed the Timberwolves 109-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.