Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 31 | 25 | 36 | 121 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 38 | 35 | 18 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Timberwolves held off the Heat 121-115. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.