Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 27 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves held off the Clippers 105-98. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Clippers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.