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Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
away
Houston RocketsRockets
90
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves knocked off the Rockets 98-90. Timberwolves' positional fit overwhelmed the Rockets rotation. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.