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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
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Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 35 32 36 26 129
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 26 34 29 122

After Action Report

In Boston, the Timberwolves outlasted the Celtics 129-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.