Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
142
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 22 | 34 | 24 | 111 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 47 | 35 | 32 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves rolled past the Suns 142-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.