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Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
135
away
Chemistry Tense
New Orleans HornetsHornets
134
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 26 42 37 30 135
New Orleans HornetsHornets 25 37 30 42 134

After Action Report

In New Orleans, the Timberwolves snuck past the Hornets 135-134. The Hornets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Hornets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.