Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 111 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Timberwolves 111-107. Every possession went the Celtics way. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.