Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 18 | 34 | 31 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Trail Blazers 102-91. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.