Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 19 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves survived the Trail Blazers 110-105. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.