Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 23 | 31 | 37 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 24 | 20 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Trail Blazers 121-111. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.