Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 119 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 36 | 35 | 25 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Trail Blazers 122-119. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.