Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 30 | 35 | 31 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Trail Blazers 116-111. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.