Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 124 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves held off the Cavaliers 131-124. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.