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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 28 29 27 23 107
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 25 25 19 98

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers fended off the Timberwolves 107-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.