Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 22 | 39 | 35 | 122 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Nuggets snuck past the Timberwolves 122-117. The breakneck pace played right into Nuggets' hands. The Nuggets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.