Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Houston RocketsRockets
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Rockets 116-110. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Timberwolves looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.