Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves handled the Celtics 118-99. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · 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.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.