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Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
118
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 33 32 22 32 119
Orlando MagicMagic 33 24 33 28 118

After Action Report

The Timberwolves survived the Magic 119-118. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.