Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
142
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 33 | 25 | 33 | 129 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 30 | 41 | 40 | 142 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves pulled away from the Trail Blazers 142-129. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.