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Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
74
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Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 25 12 16 21 74
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 38 29 32 127

After Action Report

The Timberwolves demolished the Hornets 127-74. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hornets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

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.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.