Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 27 | 23 | 34 | 111 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves snuck past the Trail Blazers 114-111. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.