Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 125 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 18 | 31 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 125-105. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.