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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 33 30 28 27 118
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 28 24 25 109

After Action Report

The Timberwolves held off the Lakers 118-109. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.