Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 24 | 32 | 24 | 99 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 32 | 24 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves took care of the Rockets 116-99. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.