Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 13 | 20 | 27 | 19 | 79 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 32 | 24 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers demolished the Timberwolves 104-79. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.