Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Timberwolves outlasted the Trail Blazers 116-104. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.