Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 122 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 39 | 29 | 16 | 24 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Timberwolves 122-108. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.