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Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
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Chemistry Tense
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
105
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 31 17 20 96
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 25 16 34 30 105

After Action Report

The Clippers outlasted the Timberwolves 105-96. Ugly basketball, but the Clippers did just enough. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; Clippers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Timberwolves rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.