Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 27 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Timberwolves 112-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.