Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
136
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 28 | 22 | 40 | 8 | 134 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 29 | 32 | 37 | 28 | 10 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Clippers snuck past the Timberwolves 136-134 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Clippers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.