Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
142
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 35 | 28 | 32 | 126 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 41 | 37 | 31 | 33 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Raptors 142-126. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.