Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
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Boston CelticsCeltics
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 24 | 17 | 32 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Timberwolves 98-97. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.