Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 18 | 26 | 30 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 36 | 36 | 25 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Timberwolves 119-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. 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 locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.