Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 27 | 33 | 22 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 24 | 13 | 22 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 109-88. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.