Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 35 | 20 | 31 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Trail Blazers 119-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.