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Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
110
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 21 29 30 31 111
San Antonio SpursSpurs 24 31 30 25 110

After Action Report

The Timberwolves survived the Spurs 111-110. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.