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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
118
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 31 28 28 119
San Antonio SpursSpurs 33 28 31 26 118

After Action Report

In San Antonio, the Timberwolves snuck past the Spurs 119-118. Timberwolves torched the Spurs on the offensive end. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.