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Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
88
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 24 36 18 98
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 20 32 20 16 88

After Action Report

The Celtics took care of the Timberwolves 98-88. Celtics' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.