Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 27 | 38 | 23 | 111 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 24 | 36 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Trail Blazers 115-111. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.