Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
New Orleans HornetsHornets
95
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 102 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 15 | 32 | 27 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Timberwolves edged the Hornets 102-95. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. Timberwolves' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. 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
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.