Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
98
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 26 | 18 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Timberwolves survived the Lakers 98-96. The Timberwolves won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.