Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 11 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Timberwolves 128-122 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; 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.