Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 17 | 30 | 27 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves pulled away from the Trail Blazers 110-98. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · 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.