Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 34 | 25 | 26 | 33 | 118 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 32 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
In New Orleans, the Timberwolves took care of the Hornets 118-107. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Hornets; the Hornets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.