Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 30 | 35 | 123 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 14 | 21 | 29 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Rockets stunned the Timberwolves 123-97. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.