Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 119 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Celtics knocked off the Timberwolves 119-117. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.