Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Lakers 105-104. Timberwolves' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.