Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 16 | 22 | 36 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Trail Blazers 97-95. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.