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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
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Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
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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.