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.