Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 97 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 17 | 22 | 36 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves snuck past the Cavaliers 98-97. The Cavaliers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Cavaliers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.