Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 35 | 25 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Trail Blazers 116-113. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
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.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.