Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
102
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 18 | 31 | 20 | 102 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Hornets 111-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.