Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 25 | 33 | 39 | 128 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 33 | 23 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers pulled away from the Timberwolves 128-116. Cavaliers torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.