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.