Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 29 | 35 | 30 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 36 | 24 | 23 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 129-107. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.