Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 24 | 29 | 35 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Timberwolves 123-118. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.