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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 22 24 39 114
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 33 29 26 29 117

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers snuck past the Timberwolves 117-114. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.