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.