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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
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Chemistry Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 25 24 36 112
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 24 34 28 41 127

After Action Report

The Timberwolves pulled away from the Trail Blazers 127-112. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. 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. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.