Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Trail Blazers 116-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.