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Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 30 30 22 29 111
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 31 28 28 32 119

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves outlasted the Bobcats 119-111. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.