Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 34 | 21 | 32 | 111 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 31 | 36 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers took care of the Timberwolves 122-111. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. Cavaliers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.