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Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
137
away
Chemistry Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
105
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 34 42 34 27 137
New Jersey NetsNets 28 23 22 32 105

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Timberwolves demolished the Nets 137-105. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Nets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Nets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Nets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.