⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Timberwolves got 9 points ahead of the pace we expected in the second quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ HOU better than we expected
+4Q118-16
-12Q218-27
-3Q322-27
+4Q426-22
▼ MIN better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 12 points worse than our numbers for the Rockets.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Timberwolves won, and why the Rockets did not.
From the game
Could not get to the line, eight free throws to their 28
Key battles
19Free throws made6
7Threes made2
16Assists29
3Steals7
📊The numbers
| HOU | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% | Shooting from the field | 49% |
| 7 | Threes made | 2 |
| 35% | Three-point accuracy | 29% |
| 19 | Free throws made | 6 |
| 50 | Rebounds | 48 |
| 9 | Offensive rebounds | 9 |
| 16 | Assists | 29 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 13 | Points off turnovers | 20 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 3 | Steals | 7 |
| 1 | Blocks | 3 |
