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.