Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 32 | 36 | 30 | 120 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Timberwolves 120-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.