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Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
80
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 27 21 29 28 105
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 6 22 25 80

After Action Report

The Bobcats rolled past the Timberwolves 105-80. The Bobcats won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bobcats carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Bobcats' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bobcats per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.