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Portland Trail Blazers 85–77 Minnesota Timberwolves: NBA playoffs, 2 May 2000
Portland Trail Blazers defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 85–77 on 2 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Portland Trail Blazers with the home Minnesota Timberwolves.
2 May 2000 · Minnesota
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The game
Portland Trail Blazers defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 85–77 on 2 May 2000 in the NBA playoffs. The 1999-2000 fixture paired the visiting Portland Trail Blazers with the home Minnesota Timberwolves.
The final difference was 8 points. Portland Trail Blazers finished with 85 points and Minnesota Timberwolves with 77.
The scoring by quarter
Quarter 1 finished Portland Trail Blazers 18–22 Minnesota Timberwolves. At the end of that period, Minnesota Timberwolves led 22–18.
Quarter 2 finished Portland Trail Blazers 18–18 Minnesota Timberwolves. At the end of that period, Minnesota Timberwolves led 40–36.
Quarter 3 finished Portland Trail Blazers 21–24 Minnesota Timberwolves. At the end of that period, Minnesota Timberwolves led 64–57.
Quarter 4 finished Portland Trail Blazers 28–13 Minnesota Timberwolves. At the end of that period, Portland Trail Blazers led 85–77.
The players and their numbers
Arvydas Sabonis scored 15 points for Portland Trail Blazers, with 11 rebounds and 0 assists. Arvydas Sabonis made 6 of 9 field-goal attempts and 2 of 3 free throws.
Rasheed Wallace scored 15 points for Portland Trail Blazers, with 8 rebounds and 2 assists. Rasheed Wallace made 6 of 11 field-goal attempts and 3 of 4 free throws.
Steven Smith scored 14 points for Portland Trail Blazers, with 3 rebounds and 1 assist. Steven Smith made 6 of 14 field-goal attempts and 1 of 1 free throws.
Kevin Garnett scored 17 points for Minnesota Timberwolves, with 10 rebounds and 9 assists. Kevin Garnett made 5 of 20 field-goal attempts and 6 of 6 free throws.
Terrell Brandon scored 13 points for Minnesota Timberwolves, with 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Terrell Brandon made 6 of 14 field-goal attempts and 1 of 1 free throws.
Bobby Jackson scored 11 points for Minnesota Timberwolves, with 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Bobby Jackson made 3 of 5 field-goal attempts and 4 of 4 free throws.
Shooting, rebounding and possession
Portland Trail Blazers made 31 of 66 field-goal attempts, including 3 of 13 three-point attempts. The team also converted 20 of 27 free throws.
Portland Trail Blazers collected 40 rebounds (7 offensive and 33 defensive), recorded 15 assists and committed 15 turnovers. The defensive totals were 6 steals and 4 blocks.
Minnesota Timberwolves made 29 of 82 field-goal attempts, including 3 of 11 three-point attempts. The team also converted 16 of 18 free throws.
Minnesota Timberwolves collected 39 rebounds (14 offensive and 25 defensive), recorded 19 assists and committed 12 turnovers. The defensive totals were 7 steals and 3 blocks.
Period by period
| Period | Portland Trail Blazers | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter 1 | 18 | 22 |
| Quarter 2 | 18 | 18 |
| Quarter 3 | 21 | 24 |
| Quarter 4 | 28 | 13 |
| Total | 85 | 77 |
Team statistics
| Statistic | Portland Trail Blazers | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31/66 | 29/82 |
| Three-pointers | 3/13 | 3/11 |
| Free throws | 20/27 | 16/18 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 39 |
| Assists | 15 | 19 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 12 |
| Steals | 6 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
Sources
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