Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Celtics buried the Timberwolves 117-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.