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OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
124
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 34 | 20 | 30 | 9 | 124 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 14 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Cavaliers 129-124 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.