⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Timberwolves got 8 points ahead of the pace we expected in the third quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ POR better than we expected
-2Q123-25
0Q230-26
-6Q323-26
-4Q422-27
▼ MIN better than we expected
The third quarter was where it moved most, 6 points worse than our numbers for the Trail Blazers.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Timberwolves won, and why the Trail Blazers did not.
From the game
Could not get to the line, 26 free throws to their 37
Key battles
3Threes made1
11Points off turnovers18
4Fast break points6
29Free throws made23
📊The numbers
| POR | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% | Shooting from the field | 45% |
| 3 | Threes made | 1 |
| 16% | Three-point accuracy | 14% |
| 29 | Free throws made | 23 |
| 51 | Rebounds | 58 |
| 10 | Offensive rebounds | 13 |
| 21 | Assists | 24 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 4 | Fast break points | 6 |
| 11 | Points off turnovers | 18 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 6 | Steals | 7 |
| 3 | Blocks | 4 |
