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Sun Mar 6, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 24 27 34 29 114
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 30 27 31 108

After Action Report

The Timberwolves outlasted the Celtics 114-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.