Sat Dec 4, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 23 | 21 | 34 | 106 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 36 | 26 | 32 | 27 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Clippers handled the Timberwolves 121-106. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Clippers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Clippers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Early returns: the Clippers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.