Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 27 | 33 | 110 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Celtics 118-110. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.