Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 21 | 12 | 27 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics rolled past the Timberwolves 116-88. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.