Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 91 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves pulled away from the Trail Blazers 104-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.