Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Sacramento KingsKings
126
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 41 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 126 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Timberwolves 126-122. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.