Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
103
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
91
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 26 | 12 | 29 | 36 | 103 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 18 | 29 | 20 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Clippers handled the Timberwolves 103-91. The Clippers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Clippers came in with something to prove after a loss; Clippers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Clippers bench chemistry carried them. Clippers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.