Sun Feb 13, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 15 | 33 | 24 | 97 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 19 | 30 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves pulled away from the Bulls 109-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.