Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 108 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 30 | 25 | 36 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Trail Blazers 123-108. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.