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Fri Apr 8, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Denver NuggetsNuggets
115
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Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
128
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Denver NuggetsNuggets 32 28 26 29 115
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 35 37 20 36 128

After Action Report

The Timberwolves outlasted the Nuggets 128-115. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.