Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 28 | 26 | 38 | 120 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Timberwolves held off the Trail Blazers 120-112. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' 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.