Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 26 | 23 | 36 | 31 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves outlasted the Lakers 116-101. The Timberwolves got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.