Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 39 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 25 | 21 | 29 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Timberwolves blew the doors off the Lakers 118-91. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.