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Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
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Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
85
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New Orleans HornetsHornets 32 25 23 26 106
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 25 21 27 12 85

After Action Report

The Hornets rolled past the Timberwolves 106-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hornets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.