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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 24 30 30 112
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 19 28 22 28 97

After Action Report

The Timberwolves downed the Trail Blazers 112-97. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.