Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 8 | 26 | 38 | 24 | 96 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Clippers 98-96. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.