Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 99 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 94 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Spurs 99-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.