Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 27 | 20 | 29 | 14 | 120 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 12 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Timberwolves 120-118 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Cavaliers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.