Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
83
away
Houston RocketsRockets
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 23 | 23 | 14 | 23 | 83 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 30 | 42 | 34 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Timberwolves 132-83. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · 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.