Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Timberwolves survived the Trail Blazers 111-110. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.