Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
135
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 29 | 38 | 32 | 135 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 24 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Timberwolves handled the Cavaliers 135-117. The tempo dragged the Cavaliers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; shots just aren't falling for the Cavaliers lately. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.