Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 25 | 36 | 28 | 12 | 131 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 13 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Cavaliers 132-131 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.