Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
99
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 28 | 29 | 20 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves squeaked past the Suns 104-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Timberwolves' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.