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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.