Tue Feb 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New Jersey NetsNets
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey NetsNets | 21 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 104 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 37 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves buried the Nets 131-104. The Nets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Nets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.