Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 125 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 125-101. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.