Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 6 | 33 | 24 | 23 | 86 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 23 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Clippers took care of the Timberwolves 102-86. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Clippers sent shots into the fifth row all night; Timberwolves' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.