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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 29 25 34 26 114
Los Angeles LakersLakers 28 29 27 38 122

After Action Report

The Lakers shocked the Timberwolves 122-114. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. An upset for the books.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.