Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 20 | 20 | 18 | 28 | 86 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 18 | 28 | 20 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers held off the Timberwolves 94-86. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Timberwolves answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Timberwolves' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.