Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Sacramento KingsKings
98
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 31 | 20 | 25 | 98 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves ran roughshod over the Kings 128-98. Timberwolves torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.