Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 35 | 36 | 20 | 120 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Timberwolves 120-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.