Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 8 | 32 | 26 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 15 | 26 | 28 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Trail Blazers 97-88. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.