Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Timberwolves 126-95. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Trail Blazers steamroller is in full effect right now; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.