Tue Dec 14, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 29 | 30 | 21 | 105 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 24 | 26 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Trail Blazers 109-105. Timberwolves torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.