Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
119
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Sacramento KingsKings
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 119 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 31 | 22 | 40 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Kings 119-115. The breakneck pace played right into Timberwolves' hands. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.