Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 17 | 23 | 36 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 13 | 19 | 30 | 32 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Celtics 110-94. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.