Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 27 | 33 | 36 | 124 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 31 | 24 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves downed the Trail Blazers 124-112. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · 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.