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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
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Chemistry Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
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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.