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Wed Feb 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
111
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
128
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 34 26 25 26 111
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 38 23 34 33 128

After Action Report

The Timberwolves handled the Nuggets 128-111. The Nuggets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.