Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
away
Houston RocketsRockets
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 27 | 30 | 19 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 19 | 28 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves held off the Rockets 101-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.