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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
129
away
Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 29 32 31 37 129
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 21 25 27 42 115

After Action Report

The Nets pulled away from the Timberwolves 129-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Nets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

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.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.