Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 40 | 25 | 23 | 123 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Timberwolves buried the Cavaliers 123-86. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.