Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 115 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Timberwolves snuck past the Spurs 115-112. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.