Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 2
New Orleans HornetsHornets
113
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 113 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 25 | 33 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hornets squeaked past the Timberwolves 113-112. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hornets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.