Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
130
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 38 | 29 | 24 | 39 | 130 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 33 | 30 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves shocked the Clippers 130-129. Timberwolves torched the Clippers on the offensive end. Timberwolves' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Clippers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.