Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves snuck past the Trail Blazers 107-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. 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.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.