Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
120
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 34 | 38 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Timberwolves 129-120. The Timberwolves had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.