Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 33 | 28 | 37 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 21 | 28 | 32 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Trail Blazers 126-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.