Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 25 | 32 | 20 | 114 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 39 | 28 | 36 | 26 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves pulled away from the Trail Blazers 129-114. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.