Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
100
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 102 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Rockets squeaked past the Timberwolves 102-100. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- 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.