Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
115
away
Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 20 | 28 | 34 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Timberwolves survived the Rockets 115-113. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.