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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.