Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 110 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 34 | 28 | 18 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Bulls 110-101. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.