Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
144
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 34 | 26 | 28 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 39 | 40 | 35 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 144-123. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.