Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
82
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Sacramento KingsKings
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 82 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Kings handled the Timberwolves 97-82. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.