Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 90 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 35 | 17 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves demolished the Trail Blazers 111-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.