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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 24 28 27 34 113
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 31 35 27 115

After Action Report

The Timberwolves snuck past the Raptors 115-113. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.