Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 25 | 30 | 26 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 19 | 40 | 22 | 33 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Timberwolves 114-112. Hornets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.