Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 17 | 32 | 37 | 107 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 31 | 29 | 17 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Timberwolves 107-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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.