Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 99 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 18 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Raptors 99-89. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.