Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 32 | 19 | 25 | 100 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Timberwolves survived the Cavaliers 100-98. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.