Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 25 | 33 | 24 | 106 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 30 | 34 | 25 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Hornets 121-106. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves couldn't shake the cold spell; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.