Fri Oct 15, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 39 | 27 | 36 | 27 | 129 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Timberwolves rolled past the Hawks 129-99. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.