Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 38 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves rolled past the Trail Blazers 117-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.