Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 25 | 16 | 33 | 94 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves outlasted the Cavaliers 100-94. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.