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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 21 36 32 27 116
New Orleans HornetsHornets 29 24 26 28 107

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Timberwolves outlasted the Hornets 116-107. Timberwolves torched the Hornets on the offensive end. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Hornets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.