Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
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Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 31 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 29 | 33 | 39 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves downed the Raptors 127-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.