Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 116 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers held off the Timberwolves 116-109. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.