Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 31 | 20 | 25 | 109 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 23 | 29 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Timberwolves 109-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.