Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 26 | 32 | 19 | 104 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Timberwolves 104-100. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.