Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 15 | 23 | 28 | 93 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 27 | 20 | 21 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Timberwolves 97-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.