Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
77
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 24 | 20 | 8 | 25 | 77 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves rolled past the Clippers 99-77. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.