Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 35 | 27 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Trail Blazers 115-112. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.