Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Jersey NetsNets
74
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 16 | 38 | 42 | 39 | 135 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 11 | 13 | 24 | 26 | 74 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves rolled past the Nets 135-74. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Nets · 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.