Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 28 | 34 | 31 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Trail Blazers 116-114. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.