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.