Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
88
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 21 | 26 | 20 | 88 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 20 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hornets pulled away from the Timberwolves 101-88. The Timberwolves couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hornets. The Hornets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Hornets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hornets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.