Wed Mar 2, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State WarriorsWarriors | 21 | 25 | 14 | 25 | 85 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Warriors 102-85. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.