Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 30 | 34 | 27 | 125 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 30 | 40 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Timberwolves 125-124. Trail Blazers torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.