Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 29 | 25 | 33 | 114 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 40 | 33 | 36 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 137-114. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.