Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 109 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Hornets 115-109. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Hornets. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.