Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Houston RocketsRockets
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves rolled past the Rockets 116-94. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. 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. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.