Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 23 | 38 | 22 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 26 | 24 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Timberwolves 114-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Timberwolves' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.