Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 28 | 38 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves survived the Pacers 119-117. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.