Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 35 | 29 | 19 | 106 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Nuggets 109-106. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.