Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 122 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Timberwolves 122-104. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.