Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
127
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Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 31 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 127 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 18 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 7 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves snuck past the Rockets 127-123 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
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.