Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 31 | 25 | 20 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Timberwolves 120-109. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.