Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
84
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 44 | 37 | 32 | 26 | 139 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 22 | 24 | 26 | 12 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Cavaliers 139-84. Timberwolves torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.