Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 19 | 26 | 33 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers held off the Timberwolves 111-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers are in a full-on tailspin; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.