Thu Nov 25, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
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Chemistry
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Indiana PacersPacers
130
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 108 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 34 | 26 | 36 | 34 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Pacers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 130-108. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pacers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pacers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pacers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pacers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pacers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.