Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 30 | 25 | 32 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 25 | 38 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Celtics 116-112. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.