Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 25 | 13 | 23 | 86 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 30 | 28 | 39 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 122-86. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.