Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
134
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
106
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 30 | 39 | 30 | 35 | 134 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 24 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Denver, the Timberwolves buried the Nuggets 134-106. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.