Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
83
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 18 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 83 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves pulled away from the Nuggets 96-83. The Nuggets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.