Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 112 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 18 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Timberwolves 112-96. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.