Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
102
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Los Angeles ClippersClippers
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 102 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 31 | 27 | 16 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Clippers 102-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Timberwolves' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · 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.