Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 20 | 37 | 33 | 32 | 122 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 16 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Timberwolves 122-91. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.