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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 6
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
129
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New Orleans HornetsHornets
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 38 | 38 | 37 | 16 | 129 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Hornets 129-128. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Timberwolves' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hornets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.