Sat Apr 9, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 32 | 35 | 23 | 122 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 27 | 32 | 13 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Hawks 122-99. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.