Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 29 | 21 | 8 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics demolished the Timberwolves 116-86. Celtics' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.