Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 26 | 30 | 36 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Timberwolves 116-115. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.