Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 115 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Cavaliers outlasted the Timberwolves 115-107. Cavaliers' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.