Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 34 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 125 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Nets buried the Timberwolves 125-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Nets cashed in. The Nets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.