Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Trail Blazers 104-99. Ugly basketball, but the Timberwolves did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.