Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 96 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 26 | 37 | 21 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves took care of the Trail Blazers 114-96. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves couldn't shake the cold spell. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.