Mon Jan 17, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
76
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 17 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 76 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 27 | 36 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Raptors 116-76. The better team simply showed up tonight. Timberwolves' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Raptors couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.