Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 15 | 24 | 30 | 92 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers rolled past the Timberwolves 120-92. The Cavaliers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Timberwolves' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.