Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 38 | 27 | 34 | 25 | 124 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 18 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves demolished the Cavaliers 124-97. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat; Cavaliers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.