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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.