Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 98 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 20 | 29 | 19 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers survived the Timberwolves 101-98. The Cavaliers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.