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Thu Nov 25, 2004 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Indiana PacersPacers
108
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 26 26 40 27 119
Indiana PacersPacers 28 33 18 29 108

After Action Report

In Indiana, the Timberwolves outlasted the Pacers 119-108. The tempo dragged the Pacers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pacers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Pacers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Pacers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.