Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
90
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 108 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers took care of the Timberwolves 108-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.