Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves demolished the Trail Blazers 112-87. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.