Tue Nov 9, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Indiana PacersPacers
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana PacersPacers | 19 | 29 | 19 | 29 | 96 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 19 | 28 | 28 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves snuck past the Pacers 101-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Pacers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pacers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pacers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pacers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.