Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 27 | 32 | 20 | 109 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 27 | 21 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Timberwolves 109-103. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.