Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
146
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 101 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 40 | 33 | 43 | 146 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 146-101. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
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.