Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
New Orleans HornetsHornets
138
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
133
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 34 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 15 | 138 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 10 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Hornets survived the Timberwolves 138-133 in overtime. Hornets' offense had its way with the Timberwolves. Fresh off a statement win, the Hornets stayed locked in; Hornets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.