Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 21 | 31 | 26 | 104 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 32 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Spurs 104-99. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Spurs rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.