Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 19 | 29 | 28 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Timberwolves 109-96. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.