Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 96 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 28 | 26 | 34 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 122-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.