Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 18 | 23 | 19 | 79 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 35 | 29 | 37 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves demolished the Trail Blazers 135-79. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.