Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 17 | 30 | 33 | 19 | 99 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 34 | 24 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers rolled past the Timberwolves 127-99. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.