Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Timberwolves 117-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Timberwolves utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Timberwolves · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.