Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 10 | 120 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 27 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 4 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Hornets 120-114 in overtime. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.