Thu Feb 17, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 100 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 32 | 26 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves took care of the Cavaliers 116-100. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Cavaliers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.