Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
73
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 27 | 33 | 20 | 103 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 14 | 22 | 16 | 73 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 103-73. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.