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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
away
Chemistry Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 24 26 32 25 107
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 35 30 17 31 113

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers outlasted the Timberwolves 113-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.