Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 116 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Timberwolves 116-86. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.