Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
San Antonio SpursSpurs
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 104 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 31 | 36 | 23 | 21 | 111 |
After Action Report
In San Antonio, the Spurs fended off the Timberwolves 111-104. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; fresh off a statement win, the Spurs stayed locked in. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.