Thu Nov 25, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Indiana PacersPacers
89
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 38 | 36 | 32 | 127 |
| Indiana PacersPacers | 20 | 13 | 27 | 29 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves rolled past the Pacers 127-89. The Pacers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pacers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.