Sat Nov 20, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 39 | 32 | 31 | 122 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 21 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Timberwolves took care of the Hornets 122-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.