Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 24 | 38 | 27 | 111 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 31 | 23 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Trail Blazers 114-111. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Timberwolves' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
