Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Trail Blazers 106-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.