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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 25 25 37 109
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 19 38 23 32 112

After Action Report

In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Timberwolves 112-109. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

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.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.