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.