Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
109
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 31 | 21 | 20 | 96 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves outlasted the Trail Blazers 109-96. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Timberwolves. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.