Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Dec 11, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
97
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Bulls 102-97. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.