⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Timberwolves fell 13 points behind the pace we expected in the second quarter, then it evened out by full time.
Where it moved
▲ MIN better than we expected
▼ BKN better than we expected
The fourth quarter was where it moved most, 13 points better than our numbers for the Timberwolves.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Timberwolves won, and why the Nets did not.
From the game
Could not get to the line, 26 free throws to their 39
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Timberwolves
Good plays
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run cut a 14-point deficit to 6
Q4 9:03 · MIN 76-82 BKN
- Winner
Al Jefferson hit a free throw 2 of 2
Q4 0:11 · MIN 96-95 BKN
- 10-0 run
A 10-0 run took them from 7 down to 3 up
Q4 1:15 · MIN 98-95 BKN
Bad plays
- Turnover
Al Jefferson lost ball
Q4 4:47 · MIN 80-86 BKN
- Turnover
Ryan Gomes offensive foul (Jason Collins draws the foul)
Q4 3:09 · MIN 84-90 BKN
- Turnover
Ryan Gomes turnover
Q4 3:09 · MIN 84-90 BKN
Nets
Good plays
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run stretched a 6-point lead to 14
Q3 1:23 · MIN 64-78 BKN
Bad plays
- Missed FT
Richard Jefferson misses free throw 1 of 2
Q4 1:43 · MIN 86-92 BKN
- Missed FT
Jason Collins misses free throw 1 of 2
Q4 0:56 · MIN 91-95 BKN
- Missed FT
Jason Collins misses free throw 2 of 2
Q4 0:56 · MIN 91-95 BKN
📊The numbers
| MIN | BKN | |
|---|---|---|
| 41% | Shooting from the field | 43% |
| 9 | Threes made | 5 |
| 38% | Three-point accuracy | 33% |
| 23 | Free throws made | 26 |
| 60 | Rebounds | 72 |
| 7 | Offensive rebounds | 10 |
| 18 | Assists | 16 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 4 | Fast break points | 9 |
| 7 | Points off turnovers | 12 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 4 | Steals | 3 |
| 3 | Blocks | 3 |
