JUMPING OUT EARLY
Stats from the first half, which ended with the Wolves up 26:
54 Points in the paint for the Wolves, 32 more than Portland.
8 Assists for Kevin Love, who only had one after halftime.
34.8 The Trail Blazers' shooting percentage from the field.
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