Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 34 | 36 | 121 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 23 | 33 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers shocked the Timberwolves 121-105. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.