Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 103 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves upended the Spurs 103-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.