Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 19 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 92 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Nuggets 120-92. The tempo dragged the Nuggets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Nuggets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Nuggets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.