Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 28 | 23 | 30 | 108 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 35 | 27 | 11 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Timberwolves outlasted the Hawks 108-102. Lineup balance gave the Timberwolves a clear synergy edge. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.