Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
90
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Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 90 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 117-90. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Cavaliers; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.