Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 31 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 114 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 39 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves handled the Hornets 131-114. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Hornets. 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. Hornets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.