Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 27 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 94 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 21 | 35 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Cavaliers 115-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.