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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 31 28 23 34 116
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 26 30 20 98

After Action Report

The Timberwolves pulled away from the Celtics 116-98. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · 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.