Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 35 | 23 | 26 | 34 | 118 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 46 | 16 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets snuck past the Timberwolves 118-117. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets couldn't shake the cold spell; Nuggets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.