Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 101 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Heat survived the Timberwolves 104-101. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · 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.
