Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 33 | 30 | 28 | 20 | 13 | 124 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 12 | 123 |
After Action Report
The 76ers snuck past the Timberwolves 124-123 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the 76ers cashed in. The 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 76ers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.