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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 35 28 32 27 122
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 29 27 30 108

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Raptors handled the Timberwolves 122-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.