Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
110
away
Houston RocketsRockets
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 32 | 22 | 21 | 110 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Timberwolves 121-110. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Timberwolves pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.