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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 29 21 29 111
Orlando MagicMagic 27 25 26 28 106

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Timberwolves snuck past the Magic 111-106. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.