Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 113 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 14 | 25 | 33 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Hornets 113-101. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · 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.