Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 33 | 21 | 25 | 103 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 22 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves squeaked past the Lakers 105-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Timberwolves carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
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.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.