Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
74
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 74 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers demolished the Timberwolves 101-74. Trail Blazers torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.