Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
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Sacramento KingsKings
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 117 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves took care of the Kings 117-98. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Kings. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.