Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
San Antonio SpursSpurs
129
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 35 | 27 | 29 | 38 | 129 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 35 | 36 | 19 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Spurs handled the Timberwolves 129-117. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.