Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
137
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 113 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 137-113. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.