Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 109 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 40 | 20 | 22 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Rockets 111-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves steamroller is in full effect right now. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.