Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 32 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 115 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 43 | 28 | 23 | 126 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves handled the Nuggets 126-115. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.