Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 27 | 32 | 17 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 28 | 34 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers knocked off the Timberwolves 109-102. Lineup balance gave the Trail Blazers a clear synergy edge. Timberwolves' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
