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Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
129
away
Chemistry Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
128
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 32 29 35 33 129
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 26 34 29 39 128

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Raptors squeaked past the Timberwolves 129-128. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.