Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 31 | 19 | 25 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 41 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 129-96. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.