Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers edged the Timberwolves 120-114. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.