Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
139
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 39 | 39 | 25 | 36 | 139 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Timberwolves 139-126. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.