Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 102 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 22 | 34 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Trail Blazers 108-102. Timberwolves torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.