Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 21 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 96 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 21 | 32 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Raptors 105-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Raptors · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.