Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 23 | 26 | 33 | 104 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 20 | 28 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Timberwolves 104-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.