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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
away
Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 34 22 34 22 112
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 29 15 29 15 88

After Action Report

The Timberwolves rolled past the Trail Blazers 112-88. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.