Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
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Sacramento KingsKings
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 21 | 19 | 27 | 95 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 31 | 19 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Kings snuck past the Timberwolves 99-95. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.