Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 102 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 23 | 30 | 17 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Timberwolves 102-89. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.