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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 38 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 128 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hornets rolled past the Timberwolves 128-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hornets cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; Hornets' outside barrage was a constant threat. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.