Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 41 | 30 | 31 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 136-112. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.