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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 28 36 28 121
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 29 30 22 35 116

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Clippers 121-116. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.