Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New Orleans HornetsHornets
120
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 33 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 120 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 32 | 16 | 19 | 28 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Hornets demolished the Timberwolves 120-95. The Hornets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Timberwolves' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.