Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 29 | 22 | 28 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Celtics 109-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · 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.