Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 26 | 20 | 26 | 32 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Hornets 105-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.