Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
138
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 38 | 32 | 32 | 138 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers downed the Timberwolves 138-120. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.