Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 31 | 23 | 24 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Trail Blazers 110-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.