Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 32 | 33 | 24 | 116 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 30 | 25 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Trail Blazers 121-116. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.