Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 108 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 40 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Trail Blazers 124-108. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.