Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 4
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves buried the Trail Blazers 118-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.