Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
140
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 44 | 34 | 31 | 140 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 140-120. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.