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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
108
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Chemistry Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 28 32 30 18 108
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 26 25 23 24 98

After Action Report

The Timberwolves downed the Trail Blazers 108-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Timberwolves · 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.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.