Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 132 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 35 | 25 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Timberwolves 132-119. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.