Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 31 | 16 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Trail Blazers 99-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Shots just aren't falling for the Timberwolves lately; the Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.