Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
85
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Cold
Miami HeatHeat
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 85 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 36 | 32 | 19 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Heat ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 114-85. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.