Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 28 | 10 | 25 | 90 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 29 | 21 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers took care of the Timberwolves 107-90. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.