Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 32 | 24 | 40 | 116 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 35 | 16 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers held off the Timberwolves 116-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.