Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 23 | 30 | 21 | 96 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves took care of the Trail Blazers 112-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.