Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 28 | 32 | 24 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Trail Blazers 120-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.