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Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
140
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Chemistry Steady
Miami HeatHeat
107
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 39 32 37 140
Miami HeatHeat 23 23 31 30 107

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Timberwolves rolled past the Heat 140-107. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 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.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.