Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
165
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
166
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 34 | 31 | 37 | 16 | 14 | 165 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 43 | 26 | 29 | 16 | 15 | 166 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs squeaked past the Timberwolves 166-165 in double overtime. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Spurs · 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.