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Thu Feb 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 20 30 21 101
Los Angeles ClippersClippers 34 29 24 26 113

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Clippers outlasted the Timberwolves 113-101. Clippers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers couldn't shake the cold spell.

What tipped it

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