Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 29 | 23 | 33 | 111 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 18 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 111-91. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.