Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Denver NuggetsNuggets
120
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 120 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 35 | 35 | 27 | 29 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves fended off the Nuggets 126-120. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · 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.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.