Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 120 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 29 | 28 | 26 | 38 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Cavaliers survived the Timberwolves 121-120. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.