Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
San Antonio SpursSpurs
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 27 | 25 | 35 | 118 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 25 | 29 | 34 | 24 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Spurs 118-112. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.