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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
141
away
Chemistry Hot
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
108
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 33 35 41 141
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 21 34 22 31 108

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Timberwolves rolled past the Bobcats 141-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.