Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 112 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 36 | 30 | 19 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Timberwolves shocked the Clippers 112-111. Timberwolves torched the Clippers on the offensive end. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.