Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 41 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 125 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 25 | 30 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves buried the Cavaliers 125-100. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · 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.