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Wed Apr 13, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Golden State WarriorsWarriors
113
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Golden State WarriorsWarriors 27 24 35 27 113
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 23 27 28 24 102

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Warriors took care of the Timberwolves 113-102. The breakneck pace played right into Warriors' hands. Warriors' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Warriors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Warriors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Warriors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Warriors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Warriors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Warriors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.