Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
136
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 24 | 24 | 33 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 43 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Timberwolves 136-105. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Timberwolves · 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.