Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 34 | 27 | 39 | 17 | 140 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 34 | 25 | 33 | 14 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Timberwolves 140-137 in overtime. Trail Blazers torched the Timberwolves on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.