Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 22 | 35 | 33 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Timberwolves 117-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Timberwolves' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.