Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
142
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 35 | 27 | 37 | 132 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 35 | 34 | 40 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves pulled away from the Trail Blazers 142-132. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; the Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.