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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 35 29 31 23 118
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 35 21 26 28 110

After Action Report

The Raptors outlasted the Timberwolves 118-110. The Raptors got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Raptors carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Raptors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.