Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Sacramento KingsKings
112
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 112 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 26 | 29 | 36 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves downed the Kings 124-112. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.