Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 111 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 31 | 25 | 37 | 27 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves edged the Lakers 120-111. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. The Timberwolves rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.