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Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 22 25 24 34 105
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 22 27 29 22 100

After Action Report

In Portland, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Trail Blazers 105-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Timberwolves lately; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.