Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
77
away
Chemistry
Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 77 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 25 | 19 | 32 | 97 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets demolished the Timberwolves 97-77. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hornets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.