Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 26 | 31 | 25 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Trail Blazers 111-93. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.