Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Miami HeatHeat
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 19 | 31 | 26 | 96 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 32 | 29 | 15 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Heat outlasted the Timberwolves 109-96. The Heat won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Heat's outside barrage was a constant threat; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Heat per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.