Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 25 | 39 | 123 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 27 | 31 | 19 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Timberwolves 123-108. Trail Blazers torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.