Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
107
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Phoenix SunsSuns
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 28 | 20 | 29 | 107 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Suns 107-102. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Suns' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.