Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 27 | 33 | 30 | 123 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 123-96. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.