Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 34 | 28 | 38 | 122 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 24 | 38 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Celtics 123-122. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.