Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 27 | 14 | 28 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 24 | 27 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Timberwolves 96-89. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.