Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 28 | 29 | 29 | 44 | 130 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 28 | 16 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Nets rolled past the Timberwolves 130-99. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Nets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Nets bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Nets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.