Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 29 | 28 | 34 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Trail Blazers 117-106. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. 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.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.