⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Nets got 16 points ahead of the pace we expected in the third quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ BKN better than we expected
-4Q121-26
+12Q234-22
+8Q329-23
-18Q419-32
▼ MIN better than we expected
The fourth quarter was where it moved most, 18 points worse than our numbers for the Nets.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Nets won, and why the Timberwolves did not.
From the game
Lived at the line, 36 free throws to their 26- Looked after the ball, thirteen turnovers to their 21
- Ran them off the floor, 26 fast break points to 6
- Lost the glass, 43 rebounds to 58
Key battles
26Fast break points6
6Offensive rebounds16
13Steals7
13Turnovers21
📊The numbers
| BKN | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| 49% | Shooting from the field | 44% |
| 6 | Threes made | 5 |
| 26% | Three-point accuracy | 24% |
| 21 | Free throws made | 21 |
| 57 | Rebounds | 65 |
| 6 | Offensive rebounds | 16 |
| 30 | Assists | 21 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 26 | Fast break points | 6 |
| 21 | Points off turnovers | 16 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 21 |
| 13 | Steals | 7 |
| 8 | Blocks | 7 |
