Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 27 | 31 | 20 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Celtics 114-108. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.