Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 124 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers handled the Timberwolves 124-111. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.