Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Phoenix SunsSuns
98
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 22 | 21 | 30 | 25 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Suns squeaked past the Timberwolves 98-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Suns rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.