Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
81
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 81 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 14 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves outlasted the Raptors 90-81. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.