Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 94 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Timberwolves 103-94. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.