Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 29 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 105 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 20 | 17 | 39 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets survived the Timberwolves 105-101. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.