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Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves 26 30 35 26 117
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 24 27 32 114

After Action Report

The Timberwolves squeaked past the Lakers 117-114. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Timberwolves ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Lakers lately. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.

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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.