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Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
100
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Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 31 24 25 20 100
New Orleans HornetsHornets 24 20 23 29 96

After Action Report

The Timberwolves snuck past the Hornets 100-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.