Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 25 | 30 | 22 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Magic 109-102. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.