Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 40 | 18 | 39 | 21 | 118 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Nets 123-118. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.