Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 37 | 29 | 32 | 22 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 19 | 21 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Timberwolves pulled away from the Hawks 120-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.