Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
92
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 10 | 27 | 36 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 16 | 27 | 29 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Trail Blazers 98-92. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. 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 · 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.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.