Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 17 | 30 | 34 | 21 | 15 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 14 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Magic 117-116 in overtime. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends.
What tipped it
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.