Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
124
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 25 | 27 | 34 | 112 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 30 | 31 | 27 | 36 | 124 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Hornets pulled away from the Timberwolves 124-112. The tempo dragged the Timberwolves into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.