Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 42 | 28 | 20 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 23 | 22 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves outlasted the Cavaliers 123-108. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Cavaliers locker-room rift aren't helping. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.