Tue Nov 16, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 26 | 36 | 24 | 113 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 18 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Timberwolves 113-109. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.