Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
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Houston RocketsRockets
108
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 19 | 26 | 32 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Timberwolves 108-107. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Timberwolves couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.