Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 37 | 32 | 18 | 29 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves snuck past the Trail Blazers 116-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. 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.