Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 33 | 17 | 25 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 31 | 28 | 21 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Timberwolves 108-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.