⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Timberwolves got 12 points ahead of the pace we expected in the first quarter, then it evened out by full time. A much higher scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ MIN better than we expected
+12Q136-24
0Q225-27
-1Q322-23
-5Q419-24
▼ SA better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 12 points better than our numbers for the Timberwolves.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Timberwolves won, and why the Spurs did not.
From the game
Could not get to the line, sixteen free throws to their 37
Key battles
14Free throws made27
7Steals13
6Blocks3
24Points off turnovers16
📊The numbers
| MIN | SA | |
|---|---|---|
| 53% | Shooting from the field | 49% |
| 2 | Threes made | 3 |
| 40% | Three-point accuracy | 43% |
| 14 | Free throws made | 27 |
| 45 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 14 | Offensive rebounds | 10 |
| 23 | Assists | 20 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 24 | Points off turnovers | 16 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 7 | Steals | 13 |
| 6 | Blocks | 3 |
