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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
102
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 30 23 23 26 102
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 25 19 20 35 99

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Spurs survived the Timberwolves 102-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Spurs' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.