Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 34 | 21 | 33 | 110 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers outlasted the Timberwolves 116-110. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.