Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 112 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 12 | 26 | 35 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves took care of the Cavaliers 112-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Cavaliers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.