Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 18 | 28 | 21 | 91 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 19 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Timberwolves snuck past the Cavaliers 91-86. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Timberwolves' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.