Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 114 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Timberwolves 114-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Timberwolves carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.