Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 25 | 14 | 20 | 89 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 19 | 35 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers downed the Timberwolves 108-89. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.