Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Spurs outlasted the Timberwolves 116-104. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.