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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.