Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 32 | 20 | 34 | 116 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Nuggets 116-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Nuggets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
