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.