Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 38 | 30 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Trail Blazers 122-117. Timberwolves torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. 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 bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.