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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.