Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
113
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San Antonio SpursSpurs
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 113 |
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 29 | 24 | 37 | 117 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs squeaked past the Timberwolves 117-113. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Spurs came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs locker room is humming, and it showed. The Spurs rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.