Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Celtics 104-99. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
