Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 32 | 23 | 18 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Timberwolves pulled away from the Trail Blazers 109-96. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
