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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 25 41 23 118
San Antonio SpursSpurs 26 23 32 28 109

After Action Report

The Timberwolves edged the Spurs 118-109. Timberwolves torched the Spurs on the offensive end. The Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Spurs' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.