Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Phoenix SunsSuns
134
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 38 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 134 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 41 | 30 | 24 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Suns shocked the Timberwolves 134-126. The breakneck pace played right into Suns' hands. Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.