Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 104 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 20 | 22 | 33 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Timberwolves 104-101. 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 Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
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.