Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 6 | 120 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 18 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Trail Blazers 132-120 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.