Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 40 | 35 | 22 | 131 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves demolished the Hawks 131-99. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
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.