Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 30 | 34 | 17 | 116 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 33 | 23 | 24 | 32 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Cavaliers 116-112. Timberwolves torched the Cavaliers on the offensive end. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Cavaliers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.