Sun Feb 27, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 29 | 35 | 26 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 24 | 29 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Trail Blazers 115-108. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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 · 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.