Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 36 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 113 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 42 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves buried the Hornets 134-113. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Hornets. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · 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.