Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
121
away
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
142
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 37 | 29 | 21 | 121 |
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 36 | 29 | 38 | 39 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Clippers buried the Timberwolves 142-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Clippers cashed in. The Clippers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Clippers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Clippers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Clippers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
