Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 89 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves demolished the Trail Blazers 114-89. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.