Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 22 | 31 | 31 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Timberwolves pulled away from the Trail Blazers 116-101. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.