Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
134
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 34 | 35 | 28 | 13 | 135 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 24 | 28 | 39 | 31 | 12 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Spurs 135-134 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.