Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
75
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 16 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 75 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 19 | 30 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Timberwolves 109-75. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.