Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 13 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 88 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 17 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Trail Blazers 96-88. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Shots just aren't falling for the Timberwolves lately; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.