Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
81
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 23 | 17 | 22 | 19 | 81 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Hornets 114-81. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hornets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.