Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 112 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves fended off the Trail Blazers 119-112. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.