Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
77
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 118 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 16 | 16 | 17 | 28 | 77 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Cavaliers 118-77. Timberwolves torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.