Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 122 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers fended off the Timberwolves 122-114. Trail Blazers torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.