Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 93 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Timberwolves 97-93. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.