Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Milwaukee BucksBucks
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
82
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee BucksBucks | 25 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 97 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 82 |
After Action Report
The Bucks took care of the Timberwolves 97-82. The Bucks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Bucks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Whispers of a Timberwolves locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Bucks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.