Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 105 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 20 | 34 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Spurs handled the Timberwolves 117-105. Spurs' scorers couldn't be contained. Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.