Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Seattle SuperSonicsSonics
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 105 |
| Seattle SuperSonicsSonics | 25 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Seattle, the Timberwolves snuck past the SuperSonics 105-103. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- SuperSonics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- SuperSonics · 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.