Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
82
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 17 | 6 | 32 | 24 | 79 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 82 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Timberwolves 82-79. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.