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Wed Jan 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
100
away
Chemistry Steady
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats
96
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 33 24 19 24 100
Charlotte BobcatsBobcats 24 22 25 25 96

After Action Report

In Charlotte, the Timberwolves survived the Bobcats 100-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Bobcats. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Bobcats · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bobcats · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.