Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Sacramento KingsKings
107
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
131
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 107 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 32 | 26 | 39 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Kings 131-107. 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 locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.