Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 19 | 31 | 14 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Celtics 97-92. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.