Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 26 | 19 | 28 | 101 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 26 | 36 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Trail Blazers 111-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.