Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 130 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers buried the Timberwolves 130-99. Cavaliers torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.