Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 130 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 31 | 31 | 40 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Timberwolves 130-127. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.