Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 89 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 15 | 20 | 21 | 30 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Timberwolves 89-86. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.