Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 25 | 35 | 29 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Timberwolves outlasted the Trail Blazers 119-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.