Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 29 | 34 | 23 | 118 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 31 | 27 | 37 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Trail Blazers 127-118. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.