Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 27 | 17 | 31 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Timberwolves 105-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.