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Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
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Chemistry Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 34 34 24 32 124
San Antonio SpursSpurs 38 23 27 28 116

After Action Report

The Timberwolves outlasted the Spurs 124-116. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.