Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 116 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 24 | 30 | 20 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Timberwolves 116-103. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.