Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 23 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 81 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 25 | 25 | 36 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Nuggets 120-81. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Nuggets. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Nuggets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
