Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 22 | 36 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Timberwolves 114-113. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.