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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 20 25 34 37 116
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 27 28 29 15 99

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Timberwolves 116-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.