Sun Mar 27, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
90
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 19 | 26 | 27 | 18 | 90 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 34 | 17 | 15 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves shocked the Clippers 96-90. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; the Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.