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Full match stats: Specific scores: 26-25, 33-30, 15-30, 30-37 (Rockets behind). On the Rockets’ side, aside from Harden, Capela scored 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 1 assist; Ariza scored 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Tucker scored 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Paul scored 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists; Gordon scored 19 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and 1 block; Anderson scored 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Gerald Green scored 3 points and 2 rebounds; and Nene scored 2 points and 2 rebounds. On the Timberwolves’ side, Downs scored 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists; Tigg scored 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists; Wiggins scored 14 points and 4 rebounds; Gibson scored 10 points and 2 rebounds; Butler scored 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists; Crawford scored 20 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Rose scored 12 points and 2 assists. Match review: In the first quarter, the Wolves were very aggressive from the start; on the offensive end, they were full of intensity, with Downs and Gibson scoring points in succession. On the Rockets’ side, Ariza and Harden hit three-pointers to keep the score close. After that, Capela scored with a layup after receiving a pass, and Ariza also made a layup, allowing the Rockets to take the lead for a while. Capela grabbed a rebound and accidentally knocked Paul to the ground; afterward, Paul argued with the referee over a call on a shot. Seizing the opportunity, Teague scored two consecutive three-pointers to tie the game. Later in this quarter, both teams began to rotate their players, and the tight battle continued. Withiggins driving to the basket and scoring, at the end of the quarter the Wolves led 26-25. In the second quarter, the two teams continued to engage in a close battle. The Wolves coordinated their efforts effectively; Ross scored from three points, while Tigge and Butler also made successful shots at the basket. The visiting team took the lead by 9 points for a brief period. But soon, Tucker, Ariza, and Gordon hit three threes in a row, narrowing the gap again. The supporting players on the Rockets often performed well, and could serve as star players, but Harden and Paul were in quite poor form in the first half. Harden made 2 out of 9 attempts, and Paul made 1 out of 7; the two of them scored only 7 points in total. On the other hand, the Wolves grew more determined in their play; Downsley scored 5 points with outside shots, and Tigue also hit a three-point shot. At the end of the first half, the Rockets were still behind, with a score of 55-59. But after the change of ends, the Wolves’ familiar collapse occurred once again. Paul scored with a breakthrough, unlocking the Rockets’ offensive drive. Harden also found his rhythm and hit three-pointers. In the subsequent matches, not only were Bulb and the other player able to score points, but their passes to their teammates were also precise and accurate. The rocket’s sudden surge left the Timberwolves once again at a loss. In the middle of this quarter, Harden found it increasingly difficult to shoot three-pointers, and he had to shoot from further and further away; yet he managed to score 15 points in that single quarter with ease. As the gap widened, the Wolves grew impatient, and Crawford got into a confrontation with his former teammate Paul during a battle for position. After that interlude, Wiggins scored two goals in a row, and at the end of the third quarter, the Wolves were still behind 74-85. In the final quarter, the Wolves were still trying to catch up, but the entire team clearly lacked confidence. Tucker scored a three-pointer, marking his fifth three of the game, while Capella hit three shots in a row, ending any suspense in the match. In the end, after the full match, the Rockets defeated the Wolves 122-104, eliminating them with a 4-1 overall score and advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.