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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 35 27 30 29 121
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 30 27 34 119

After Action Report

The Timberwolves survived the Trail Blazers 121-119. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.