Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 95 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Spurs snuck past the Timberwolves 98-95. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.