Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 127 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 21 | 23 | 32 | 102 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Timberwolves buried the Hornets 127-102. The tempo dragged the Hornets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.