Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
135
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Chemistry
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New Jersey NetsNets
113
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 29 | 41 | 40 | 135 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 36 | 26 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
In New Jersey, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Nets 135-113. Timberwolves torched the Nets on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Nets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.