Portland Trail Blazers Paint the Finish at Target Center as Minnesota Timberwolves Fade After Halftime

The Portland Trail Blazers moved to 35-36 with a 108-104 road result at Target Center, and the Minnesota Timberwolves went to 43-28 in the game played at 8:00 PM EDT.

The Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves final score reflected Portland’s 54 paint points, plus 22 second-chance points, against Minnesota’s 20 points off turnovers.

First quarter

The Portland Trail Blazers opened with 33 points in the first quarter while holding the Wolves to 28.

The Blazers built early pressure with 54 two-point attempts and a 54 percent two-point clip that kept the ball moving toward the lane.

Second quarter

The Portland Trail Blazers added 35 points in the second quarter, and the Twolves scored 31 before halftime.

The Blazers reached 25 assists for the game, and Portland’s 1.47 assist-to-turnover ratio came alongside 17 total turnovers.

Third quarter

The Portland Trail Blazers scored 19 in the third quarter, and the Pack answered with 27 to tighten the margin.

The Blazers stayed attached to the game on the glass with 60 total rebounds and 18 offensive rebounds, and Minnesota finished with 57 rebounds and 14 offensive boards.

Fourth quarter

The Portland Trail Blazers closed with 21 points in the fourth quarter, and the Wolves finished with 18 as Portland led for 36:02 of game time.

The Blazers leaned on 21 made free throws on 88 percent shooting, while Minnesota went 23-for-29 at 79 percent at the line.

The Wolves produced 11 steals and Portland finished with 8 steals, and Minnesota’s 13 turnovers contrasted with Portland’s 17.

Key numbers and notable performances

Jerami Grant’s 26 points in the previous game set a scoring reference point for Rip City’s wing production entering this matchup.

Deni Avdija posted 25 points in the previous game, and Donovan Clingan added 21 points with 12 rebounds and 3 blocks in that outing to anchor interior touch.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Minnesota Timberwolves highlights centered on Portland’s 27 made paint field goals and a 57 percent mark on paint attempts, while Minnesota hit 9 three-pointers on 32 percent shooting.

What it means and what is next

This post game analysis also tracked Portland’s 10 fast-break points on 62 percent conversion against Minnesota’s 11 fast-break points on 46 percent finishing.

Portland Trail Blazers post-game interviews will have the backdrop of Portland’s 6 blocks and Minnesota’s 5 blocks in a game with 10 lead changes and 10 ties.

The Portland Trail Blazers are scheduled to play the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, USA on 3/22/2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, with the broadcast listed on KUNP, ALT, and NBA TV.

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