Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 39 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves shocked the Trail Blazers 127-105. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.