Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
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Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Trail Blazers 105-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.