Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
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Miami HeatHeat
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 31 | 28 | 35 | 124 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves demolished the Heat 124-102. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.