Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 30 | 19 | 24 | 101 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 21 | 32 | 39 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Trail Blazers 116-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.