⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Timberwolves got 15 points ahead of the pace we expected in the first quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ SAC better than we expected
-15Q120-34
+5Q227-22
+2Q322-21
+4Q426-24
▼ MIN better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 15 points worse than our numbers for the Kings.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Timberwolves won, and why the Kings did not.
From the game
Won the glass, 47 rebounds to 36- Could not get to the line, 23 free throws to their 33
Key battles
2Blocks5
5Threes made3
24Free throws made18
13Offensive rebounds17
📊The numbers
| SAC | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| 43% | Shooting from the field | 47% |
| 5 | Threes made | 3 |
| 42% | Three-point accuracy | 43% |
| 24 | Free throws made | 18 |
| 49 | Rebounds | 54 |
| 13 | Offensive rebounds | 17 |
| 17 | Assists | 21 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 22 | Points off turnovers | 22 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 8 | Steals | 9 |
| 2 | Blocks | 5 |
