Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
132
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 32 | 37 | 31 | 132 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 39 | 30 | 26 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers pulled away from the Timberwolves 132-122. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.