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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
92
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Chemistry Tense
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
88
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 20 28 27 17 92
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 22 20 21 25 88

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Bobcats 92-88. The Bobcats couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Bobcats' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.