Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 21 | 37 | 12 | 98 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 29 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the 76ers 98-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; fresh off a statement win, the 76ers stayed locked in. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.