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Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
away
Chemistry Hot
Miami HeatHeat
96
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 31 31 31 120
Miami HeatHeat 19 26 26 25 96

After Action Report

In Miami, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Heat 120-96. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.