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Tue Mar 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
112
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Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 30 33 28 21 112
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 18 24 28 36 106

After Action Report

The Bobcats fended off the Timberwolves 112-106. Bobcats controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bobcats owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Bobcats stayed locked in. The Bobcats bench chemistry carried them. Bobcats' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bobcats · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.