GAME 8:
WAS @ MIN

WAS 105 - MIN 110
[Boxscore]
POTG - K. GARNETT - 23 pts, 2 ast, 12 reb, 3 stl, 6 blk
(3 POTG so far)
MIN
Points: R. Davis - 26
Assists: K. Garnett / R. Davis / T. Hassell / T. Gugliotta - 2
Rebounds: E. Griffin - 15
WAS
Points: A. Jamison - 24
Assists: G. Arenas - 8
Rebounds: A. Jamison - 14
Recap:
It was looking like another loss for the Timberwolves, struggling early on with a defecit of 13 points staring them in the face as early as the second quarter. It was going to take a big effort to try and top the scoring and offensive vision of Gilbert Arenas and rebounding of Antawn Jamison.
The Timberwolves banded together though and played some smart, tight basketball. The silly shots and wasted opportunities were cut right down as Jaric, Garnett and Davis found their strokes. This was backed up by an increased defensive presence on the inside by Garnett and Griffin, and Hassell and Davis on the outside.
After leveling the scores in the third quarter the Wolves slowly chipped away to increase the defecit point by point, and although they were faced with a tight finished involving many clutch free throws from intentional fouls, were still able to close out this thriller.
Marko Jaric energises the crowd after nailing a 3 to put the Wolves in front.
Eddie Griffin with a put back from one of his many boards.
Kevin Garnett was instrumental in keeping the team ahead in the final stages.
And what would the highlights be without the Davis factor?
Last edited by
Kieran on Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.