Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves survived the Lakers 103-99. Every possession went the Timberwolves way. Fresh off a statement win, the Timberwolves stayed locked in; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.