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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.