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Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 34 23 24 28 109
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 18 24 28 27 97

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Cavaliers outlasted the Timberwolves 109-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.
  • Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.