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Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 29 28 36 119
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 28 24 17 97

After Action Report

The Celtics blew the doors off the Timberwolves 119-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.