Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 117 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 34 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs snuck past the Timberwolves 119-117. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.