Hornets are the champions!
  1. Lobby
  2. Draft
  3. Preseason
  4. Season
  5. Playoffs
Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 20 35 32 39 126
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 37 31 32 29 129

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Timberwolves 129-126. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.