Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
112
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 32 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves fended off the Lakers 112-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Timberwolves cashed in. Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Timberwolves' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.