Wed Mar 16, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
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Chemistry
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San Antonio SpursSpurs
98
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 33 | 19 | 26 | 101 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 23 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Spurs 101-98. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Timberwolves' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.