Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
San Antonio SpursSpurs
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 30 | 28 | 37 | 130 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 36 | 34 | 39 | 23 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Spurs survived the Timberwolves 132-130. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. Spurs' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Spurs carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.