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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
101
away
Chemistry Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 26 29 24 22 101
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 31 29 40 122

After Action Report

The Timberwolves rolled past the Raptors 122-101. Timberwolves torched the Raptors on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Raptors looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Raptors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.