Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 7
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 36 | 28 | 21 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Timberwolves 122-119. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.