Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 115 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves knocked off the Trail Blazers 118-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.