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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
110
away
Chemistry Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 28 29 27 26 110
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 26 27 24 104

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Raptors fended off the Timberwolves 110-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Raptors steamroller is in full effect right now; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Raptors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.