Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry
Cold
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 40 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 124 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 24 | 21 | 36 | 10 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Timberwolves 124-120 in overtime. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Timberwolves' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.