Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
154
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
157
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 36 | 30 | 34 | 28 | 15 | 11 | 154 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 27 | 37 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 157 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves survived the Cavaliers 157-154 in double overtime. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.