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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
93
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 23 27 26 24 100
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 30 25 13 25 93

After Action Report

In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers edged the Timberwolves 100-93. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.