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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
108
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 30 26 26 26 108
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 31 30 37 21 119

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves took care of the Nuggets 119-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.