Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Houston RocketsRockets
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 29 | 33 | 25 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 28 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Rockets 114-101. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. The Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Timberwolves' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.