Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 126 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 17 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Timberwolves 126-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.