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