Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Los Angeles LakersLakers
92
away
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 18 | 28 | 20 | 92 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 36 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves blew the doors off the Lakers 122-92. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Lakers. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Timberwolves; the Timberwolves bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Timberwolves locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Timberwolves per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.