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