Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 109 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 36 | 33 | 20 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat handled the Timberwolves 121-109. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.