Thu Mar 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Miami HeatHeat
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 103 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 21 | 29 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Miami, the Heat edged the Timberwolves 111-103. The breakneck pace played right into Heat's hands. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Heat owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · 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.