Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 23 | 15 | 20 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves demolished the Lakers 117-88. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Timberwolves' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.