Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
San Antonio SpursSpurs
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 20 | 17 | 25 | 86 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 34 | 14 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Spurs pulled away from the Timberwolves 96-86. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.