Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Mar 31, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 32 | 24 | 31 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 32 | 25 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers survived the Timberwolves 118-116. Every possession went the Lakers way. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.