Thu Nov 25, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
80
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 33 | 18 | 26 | 109 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 21 | 17 | 24 | 18 | 80 |
After Action Report
In Indiana, the Timberwolves rolled past the Pacers 109-80. The better team simply showed up tonight. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.