Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 22 | 32 | 28 | 108 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Trail Blazers 117-108. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.