Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 29 | 26 | 37 | 121 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 35 | 27 | 22 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Timberwolves 121-119. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.