Sat Mar 26, 2005 · 2:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Jersey NetsNets
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 35 | 28 | 22 | 104 |
| New Jersey NetsNets | 24 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Nets 104-102. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.