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.