Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 34 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Timberwolves downed the Trail Blazers 116-99. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.