Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Denver NuggetsNuggets
100
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 29 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 100 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Nuggets 116-100. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.