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Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
94
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Jersey NetsNets 29 23 22 24 98
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 24 23 25 22 94

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Nets survived the Timberwolves 98-94. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Nets. Fresh off a statement win, the Nets stayed locked in; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. The Nets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.