Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 20 | 34 | 35 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Timberwolves snuck past the Hornets 118-115. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.