Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 97 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 35 | 21 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves took care of the Bulls 112-97. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.