Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 106 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 17 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Cavaliers 106-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.