Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 33 | 29 | 31 | 21 | 114 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 23 | 23 | 34 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves pulled away from the Lakers 114-98. Timberwolves controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.