Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 25 | 14 | 26 | 37 | 102 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 24 | 31 | 16 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Cavaliers 104-102. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat; Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Cavaliers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.