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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.