Fri Oct 15, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Hawks 117-113. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.