Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers fended off the Timberwolves 113-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.