Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 107 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Trail Blazers 117-107. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.