Typically, winning games in the NBA requires good play throughout the entire basketball game. This isn’t always the case, but it’s generally a good idea to be competitive for all 48 minutes of action.
Especially when playing against the team with the best record in the NBA.
The Minnesota Timberwolves decided to employ a different strategy tonight against the 56-14 Houston Rockets. The strategy entailed showing up for only the second half after hardly competing in the first half.
Unsurprisingly, it proved to be too little, too late.
A combination of hot shooting from Houston and poor defense by the Timberwolves led to a 24-point lead for the Rockets in the first half and a 77-56 halftime score.