Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 15 | 29 | 31 | 101 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Timberwolves handled the Raptors 101-86. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.