Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
118
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Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 28 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 118 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 34 | 36 | 30 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves outlasted the Hornets 134-118. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.