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Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
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Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
115
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 32 24 37 25 118
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 27 31 26 31 115

After Action Report

In Toronto, the Timberwolves snuck past the Raptors 118-115. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Raptors. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; second-chance points piled up for the Raptors. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 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.