⏱️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 third quarter and stayed there. A much tighter, lower scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ MIN better than we expected
0Q129-30
+7Q228-20
+2Q325-24
+3Q428-24
▼ DEN better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 7 points better than our numbers for the Timberwolves.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Timberwolves won, and why the Nuggets did not.
From the game
Won the glass, 50 rebounds to 33- Went cold from three, seven of 29
Key battles
24%Three-point accuracy37%
50Rebounds33
7Threes made10
17Free throws made20
📊The numbers
| MIN | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| 46% | Shooting from the field | 45% |
| 7 | Threes made | 10 |
| 24% | Three-point accuracy | 37% |
| 17 | Free throws made | 20 |
| 50 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 26 | Assists | 24 |