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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
93
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 24 27 20 31 102
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 22 30 24 17 93

After Action Report

The Timberwolves edged the Clippers 102-93. Timberwolves torched the Clippers on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.