Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 26 | 20 | 31 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Trail Blazers 112-98. Timberwolves torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.