Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 33 | 34 | 37 | 135 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 31 | 20 | 37 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Timberwolves 135-118. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.