Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 1:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 23 | 25 | 32 | 107 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Celtics 111-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. Timberwolves' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.