Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers survived the Timberwolves 104-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.